As stated by the CEO of Fraport Greece, Alexander Zinell, during his speech at the 4th Greece Talks conference, co-organized by Travel.gr and Proti Thema in Thessaloniki, "Greek tourism has achieved remarkable success, with investments spanning the entire tourism value chain in recent years. However, what we are currently witnessing is a delay on the part of the public sector, particularly regarding infrastructure development on the islands, where significant pressures are being placed during peak seasons. It is imperative that infrastructure becomes a central focus to ensure the continued success of the sector."
He further explained, "We had initially projected these figures for 2033," adding that it is now clear that new investments are required for the expansion of airports experiencing the highest growth in traffic. He noted that the company is investing 50 million euros annually in the infrastructure of 14 regional airports to upgrade and improve their facilities, while 146 million euros have been allocated for the renovation and reconstruction of runways to enhance safety standards.
Additionally, Zinell revealed that Fraport Greece plans to make additional investments of 200 million euros, aimed at increasing the capacity of the airports in Kos (Hippocrates), Corfu (Ioannis Kapodistrias), Mykonos, and Santorini. "These airports are approaching their capacity limits due to the significant rise in passenger traffic, which makes further enhancement of their infrastructure essential. In these locations, the recovery post-pandemic has been particularly remarkable," he emphasized, also mentioning that "we are exploring other airport projects for further investments, such as in Zakynthos, while continuously striving to enhance the overall passenger experience."
Regarding Thessaloniki, he highlighted the importance of its connectivity with the rest of Europe and noted, "Our efforts are primarily focused on the islands of Mykonos, Kos, Corfu, and Santorini."
